DSST Practice Tests

The DSST allows people to earn college credit for what they have learned outside of the traditional classroom. Find out more about the DSST in this article.

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The DSST program provides the opportunity for people to earn college credit for what they have learned outside of the traditional
classroom. Accepted or administered at over 1,900 colleges and universities nationwide, the DSST enables people to use
the knowledge they have acquired outside the classroom to accomplish their educational and professional goals.

Each DSST subject below contains 3 unique, full-length practice tests, with detailed answer explanations for each question.
Users have 90 days of access to these tests.

Choose your test:

Business Math

DSST Business Math Exam

Civil War and Reconstruction

The DSST Civil War and Reconstruction Exam tests your knowledge of topics such as the causes of the war; the political, military,
social, and cultural events of the war years (1861 to 1865); and reconstruction.

DSST Ethics in America Exam

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

The DSST Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Exam tests you knowledge on major topics in cybersecurity including application and
systems security, implementing authentication and authorization technologies, compliance, security pertaining to networks
and physical environments and vulnerability management.

DSST Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Exam

Health and Human Development

Formerly known as "Here's to Your Health," the DSST Health & Human Development Exam tests your knowledge of topics such
as health, wellness, and the mind/body connection; human development and relationships; substance use and abuse; fitness
and nutrition; risk factors, disease, and disease prevention; and safety, consumer awareness, and environmental concerns.

DSST Human/Cultural Geography Exam

Introduction to Business

The DSST Introduction to Business Exam tests your knowledge of topics such as economic issues; international business; government
and business; business ownership; small business, entrepreneurship, and franchise; management process; human resource
management; production and operations; marketing management; financial management; risk management and insurance; and
management and information systems.

DSST Computing and Information Technology Exam

Introduction to Law Enforcement

The DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement Exam tests your knowledge of topics such as the history of law enforcement; the
U.S. criminal justice system; police systems in the U.S.; police organization, management, and issues; and U.S. law and
precedents.

DSST Introduction to Law Enforcement Exam

Introduction to World Religions

The DSST Introduction to World Religions Exam tests your knowledge of topics such as the definition and origins of religion;
the traditions of indigenous religions; religious movements; and the development, traditions, doctrines, and practices
of different religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam).

Personal Finance

DSST Personal Finance Exam

Principles of Public Speaking

The DSST Principles of Public Speaking Exam consists of a multiple choice section that measures your understanding of Speech
and Communication topics such as the purposes and stucture of speeches; and a section that requires you to give an impromptu
persuasive speech.

DSST Substance Abuse Exam

Technical Writing

The DSST Technical Writing Exam tests your knowledge of topics such
as: theory and practice of Technical Writing, purpose, content, and organizational patterns of common types of technical
documents, elements of various technical reports, and technical editing.